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Joseph Thomas Corrigan (born 18 November 1948) is an English former professional footballer who played as a goalkeeper in the Football League for Manchester City, Brighton & Hove Albion, Norwich City and Stoke City as well as the England national team.
Nov 18, 2023 · A tribute to the former City goalkeeper who played for the Club for almost 18 years and won two League Cups, a European Cup Winners' Cup and nine England caps. Learn about his humble beginnings, his glory days, his coaching career and his current role as an Ambassador and scout.
- Neil Leigh
- 35 min
May 14, 2010 · Big Joe Corrigan was the star of yesteryear and now scouts for his country on a part-time basis after retiring as coach 12 months ago.
Jun 21, 2020 · Learn about the remarkable career of Joe Corrigan, who overcame a series of errors and a rival keeper to become one of the best goalkeepers in the world. Find out how he transformed his game, won over the fans and the club, and why he was never capped for England.
Born on 18th November 1948, goalkeeper Joe Corrigan or “Big Joe”, as he was affectionately known at Maine Road, played 602 games for the club in a career stretching back 17 years. This figure was beaten only by Alan Oakes and it is a club record for a goalkeeper.
For a man who would go on to play more than 600 games for the Blues (bettered only by Alan Oakes) and nine times for England, goalkeeper Joe Corrigan's introduction to City's first team could hardly have started on a less auspicious note.
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May 24, 2024 · Club legend Joe Corrigan says Stefan Ortega Moreno’s role in City’s march to the 2024 FA Cup final and 2023/24 Premier League title has only reinforced his standing as a goalkeeper of the highest quality.
